Pricing / Switching
Switching from Square? Software that thinks like a barbershop.
Square is great at payments and retail. If you run a team on commission or booth rent, Zelko is built around barbers, chairs and splits, with one price for the whole shop.
14-day free trial. No credit card. We'll help you move your services, barbers and clients.
- Booking by barber, with commission, booth rent and tip splits worked out
- Team pricing in CAD, from $29/month for up to 3 barbers
- A free branded website at yourshop.zelko.ca
Square Appointments and Zelko, side by side.
| Feature | Square Appointments | Zelko |
|---|---|---|
| Solo, one location | Free plan | $29/month (Essentials) |
| Team of 2 to 3 | Plus, $35/month per location | $29/month (Essentials) |
| 4+ barbers | Plus or Premium per location | $49/month (Pro) |
| Built for | Any appointment business | Barbershops only |
| Commission and booth rent | Limited | Included on Pro |
| Retail and inventory | Strong | Not yet |
| In-person payments | Available | Early access |
As of October 2026, Square's Canadian help centre lists Square Appointments at Free ($0, one location), Plus ($35/month per location) and Premium ($85/month per location). Card processing is extra. Check Square's site for current pricing. Read the full comparison.
Moving takes an afternoon.
Keep Square running until your new link is live. Nothing goes dark.
- Step 1
Send us what you have
- Your service menu and prices
- Your barbers and their hours
- Your client list, if you can export it
- Step 2
We set it up with you
- Services, barbers and hours in Zelko
- Deposits and reminders switched on
- Stripe connected for payouts
- Step 3
Share your new link
- Instagram bio and Google profile
- QR code on the mirror
- Let regulars know you've moved
Live before lunch.
Your booking page could be up in about 10 minutes. $0 to start, no credit card.
